October 22, 2025
Arizona sues House Speaker after he delays swearing in Democrat for seven weeks during government shutdown
Arizona filed a federal lawsuit on Oct. 21, 2025 asking a court to compel the House to swear in 
Adelita Grijalva or permit another official to administer the oath if the Speaker refuses.
Grijalva won a Sept. 23, 2025 special election to fill the seat vacated by her late father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, but the House has not sworn her in.
Speaker 
Mike Johnson has said the House will not reconvene while the government shutdown continues and has tied swearing-in timing to House scheduling; he denies acting to block any petition.
Reporting shows Grijalva gained physical access to an office but, as of mid-Oct. reporting, lacked official House IT credentials and a government email, limiting her ability to perform all official duties.
Complete the sentence about remedies plaintiffs sought
Finish: The immediate representational harm was ________.
Grijalva's seating would immediately change the discharge petition threshold.
Grijalva lacked official House email and IT access before being sworn in.
Courts always defer to the House and won't order a member sworn in.
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